How can stores compete with speedy delivery? By slowing down.

Stores should stop trying to compete on e-commerce’s turf and focus on the sensory details and customer service unique to brick and mortar, according to WD Partners’ Lee Peterson.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2025

Target cut its go-to-market timeframe from 7 months to 8 weeks. Here’s why.

The retailer has created an operating model that quickly enables it to bring new trends to consumers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 15, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

The latest in experiential retail

With customers returning to in-store shopping, retailers are testing out new store concepts, exiting others and otherwise refining their brick-and-mortar touchpoints.

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon to focus on inclusion, internal memo indicates

The changes outlined are vague, but Amazon has taken its previously strong commitments to Black and LGBTQ+ people off of its policy page.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 15, 2025

Joann files for bankruptcy for the second time in a year

The crafts retailer was forced back into Chapter 11 by the wider retail environment and its own financial and inventory woes, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 15, 2025

Returns — and their challenges — are rising. Here’s how retailers are responding.

Companies face a multifaceted balancing act of controlling costs, stopping fraud and maintaining engagement and flexibility for customers.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 15, 2025

Sephora to redesign entire North American store fleet

The changes range from minor updates to overhauls, as the beauty company embarks on the largest capital project in its history.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 14, 2025

Retail job cuts spiked in December

Downsizing in the critical holiday month was up more than 2,800% year over year, a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 14, 2025

Macy’s doubles down on its ‘three-brand portfolio’

CEO Tony Spring said that Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury are stronger together thanks to back-end synergies.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2025

Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy

AI feature adoption is reducing the need for physical try-ons, the company said.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 13, 2025

These retailers could file for bankruptcy in 2025

From Beyond Inc. to Glossier, here’s who’s most at risk in the year ahead.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 13, 2025

Reebok’s US operations acquired by Galaxy Universal

Under new ownership, the company plans to open more full-price or experiential stores, according to a Reebok executive. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 13, 2025

AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

Concrete examples of how AI and GenAI at the edge can help retailers address major challenges.

By Samir Sandesara, Dell Technologies • Jan. 13, 2025

Kohl’s announces store closures

The struggling department store said 27 locations will shutter by April and an e-commerce fulfillment center will close when its lease expires in May.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2025

Wayfair to exit Germany, affecting 730 jobs

The retailer plans to reinvest the savings from the move into expanding its physical footprint, growing its loyalty program and other initiatives.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2025

Small-format, off-price stores added to first round of Macy’s closures

The 66 locations slated to shutter span 22 states and many are mall anchors, according to a list released Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2025

Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour and earn loyalty points on orders.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 10, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal

The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 10, 2025

Private equity firm buys controlling stake in True Religion

The deal with Acon Investments comes as the denim brand looks to diversify its product offering and expand its reach.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025

Target to add 2K items to wellness assortment

The retailer will price more than half of the products under $10 and hundreds will be exclusives.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 9, 2025

J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’

The new entity features other labels owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by Sparc Group. Investors include Shein and mall REITs Simon and Brookfield.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2025

REI shutters experiences business, eliminating hundreds of jobs

More than 400 employees will be let go as part of the decision. CEO Eric Artz said the 40-year-old experiences division was unprofitable.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2025

Shoes for Crews names CEO

Chris Quinn is succeeding former chief executive Donald Watros who retired after serving in the role since 2017.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 8, 2025

Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets

The retail giant said it will miss its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 8, 2025

Perfect Moment seeks global expansion through agency partnerships

The luxury ski brand is working to grow its international wholesale presence as it faces a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 8, 2025

8 retail trends to watch in 2025

Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds. From increased attention on DEI efforts to the shifting nature of DTC, this is what we’ll be following in 2025.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025